Entertainment · October 20, 2026
Grab the Tissues, It’s Dedication Night on ‘Dancing With the Stars’: See the Scores, Who Went Home (Updating Live)
The remaining 10 celebrity contestants on season 35 of 'Dancing With the Stars' participated in 'Dedication Night,' an emotional episode where participants perform routines honoring significant figures in their lives. In a surprise twist, the show revealed that no couples would be eliminated during the episode, keeping the competition pool intact for the next week. The night also addressed the absence of professional dancer Val Chmerkovskiy, who was suspended due to a TikTok controversy; Alan Bersten stepped in as a replacement for Jenna Dewan.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- The episode theme was 'Dedication Night.'
- There were 10 celebrity contestants remaining at the start of the episode.
- Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough served as co-hosts.
- No contestants were eliminated from the competition.
- Val Chmerkovskiy was absent due to suspension.
- Alan Bersten performed with Jenna Dewan in Val Chmerkovskiy's place.
Reported by only some outlets
- Maura Higgins dedicated her dance to Ireland.
- Tatyana Ali and Julia Stiles dedicated dances to former co-stars who passed away.
- A reunion of the '10 Things I Hate About You' cast occurred during the show.
- Val Chmerkovskiy's suspension was related to a TikTok post referencing a Will Smith Oscar moment.
Confirmed
- No celebrity was eliminated on Dedication Night.
- Alan Bersten replaced Val Chmerkovskiy for the episode.
- 10 contestants remain in the competition.
Reported
- The suspension was specifically for a TikTok referencing Will Smith's Oscar moment. (Deadline)
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